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Silver was up 0.2 percent at $1,169.26 an ounce. The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose only modestly last week, indicating the labor market remained on solid footing despite slowing economic growth. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 291,000 for the week ended March 14, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Claims for the prior week were revised to show 1,000 more applications received than previously reported. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast claims rising to 292,000 last week. A Labor Department analyst said there was nothing unusual in the state-level data. Claims have bounced around for much of the winter as harsh weather either depressed or boosted filings. But through the volatility, the trend remained consistent with a strengthening jobs market. Read more- http://mcxhnitips.blogspot.in/2015/03/commodity-face-with-mcx-call-for-today.html

The persistence of the market's volatility could mean gold and related stocks stay high long-term. The trend will benefit Samarata Mining (SAX.V) which is currently exploring the gold potential in several promising properties...

Despite disappointing jobs growth, bulls are buying the notion that the Federal Reserve is preparing to step in for another round of stimulus, extending gains the market.

Hong Kong gained as increased optimism that Europe will solve its debt crisis boosted Asian markets. However, turnover fell, reflecting a lack of momentum.

Indian economy struggled for the last 5 years & impacted the overall project of India. Post NDA government at the center and subsequent slew of policy reform inflicted positive waves within the economy. The stringent control on black money movement and management forced many businesses to release the hoarded corps which impacted the CPI, WPI.

The combination between the Fed announcement, meant to help the economy, and the Moody's downgrade pulled financial stocks, especially the major banks, lower for the day. Bank of America and Morgan Stanley were among the biggest losers with MS hitting a new 52-week low.

The combination of current market attitudes and the history of success in the surrounding area of the project has the potential to help boost Samaranta.

Crude oil reached its lowest levels in over a year in early morning trading but you would never know it from observing the late day rally from oil and gas stocks. Shares climbed on reports of more hope in the Greek debt dispute.

Oil-producing Russia should take advantage of high commodity prices to restructure its economy, the International Monetary Fund's executive board said Wednesday in its annual country survey.

Some of the latest published analysis of Merck indicates a yield of as much as 4.6 percent after three quarters of strong earnings. At its current low-price Merck is gaining appeal.

Q3 earnings take center stage. Wall Street now EXPECTS the U.S. to avoid recession and for Europe to solve its debt problems. There may be no room for surprises in this market.